Baraclough hopes to bolster his struggling squad in an attempt to pull them away from the Premiership relegation battle, first bringing back former Scotland midfielder Pearson, left, to the club where he began his career.

Pearson, if he gets international clearance after his spell in India with Kerala Blasters, could make his debut tomorrow evening against another former club, Celtic.

The former Derby player said: “I’m delighted to be back. I’ve got great memories of this place.

“It’s a great club and I’m thrilled to rejoin and hopefully help the club push up the table.

“I’ve been playing regularly for the last few months and feel fit.”

Baraclough has also indentified former Kilmarnock winger Dayton, above, as a target before the transfer window closes.

The 26-year-old, who has also turned out for Crawley and Yeovil, is on the fringes at Oldham and Baraclough has already lined up a possible swap deal with Latics boss Lee Johnston.

Johnston tried to sign Vigurs two summers ago when he left Ross County but the move collapsed over a medical.

Vigurs then signed for Well but Johnston is now prepared to take the midfielder.

The former Inverness star is keen to try his luck in England but any deal is likely to be delayed until the end of the month, when Vigurs is expected to be fully fit.

Baraclough has also been impressed by Morecambe midfielder Ross Williams, who has been up in Scotland on trial.

It is likely Baraclough will have to wait until the summer to do that deal, unless he can free up more money before then.

His priority still remains a left-back, with Sheffield United’s George Friend an option.

A striker, especially if they are unable to extend Henrik Ojamaa’s loan from Legia Warsaw, would also become a priority.

That deal is up next week and the situation has been complicated by the fact two Scandinavian clubs want to sign the Estonian international on a permanent basis.